What follows are some of my ‘best bits’ selected from a wide variety of themes and publications I’ve written for over the years. Themes include design, usability, innovation, productivity and more recently, a number of pieces concerned with unpicking the hype surrounding artificial intelligence. I also include many pieces specifically written as part of my consultancy in the emerging digital workplace space.
Debate: Biometrics and Facial Recognition: Friend or Foe?
Battle of Ideas festival Saturday 15 October, 10:15—11:45, Church House, London For more details and the session and the festival, read about it here. Session Introduction Biometrics is used by a wide range of institutions and organisations – from police forces and building access to bank security and airport customs. Unlocking your smartphone with your face […]
Before You Hand Human Resources Over to AI …
Originally published on CMSwire. As the business world grapples with the potential of AI and machine learning, new ethical challenges arise on a regular basis related to its use. One area where tensions are being played out is in talent management: between relying on human expertise or in deferring decisions to machines so as to […]
Debate: Biometrics and Facial Recognition: Friend or Foe?
Battle of Ideas festival Saturday 15 October, 10:15—11:45, Church House, London For more details and the session and the festival, read about it here. Session Introduction Biometrics is used by a wide range of institutions and organisations – from police forces and building access to bank security and airport customs. Unlocking your smartphone with your face […]
Artificial intelligence: Do not fear the robot revolution
Originally published in International Business Times. Humans, broadcast earlier this year, became UK broadcaster Channel 4’s most popular drama series of all time. It followed a group of highly intelligent ‘Synths’ (androids) who live with, and form relationships with their human family owners.